50 firefighters fight raging blaze

The fire was reported by a neighbor about 2 p.m. Fire Chief Robert P. Parsons said flames were pouring from the house when he arrived and he immediately called for a third alarm.

Firefighters from Leicester, Paxton, East Brookfield, Charlton and Brookfield came to the scene. Firefighters from North Brookfield were on standby at the Spencer Fire Station.

Chief Parsons said it appeared the fire started on a porch and spread to the house. Investigators from the state fire marshal’s office were called in to assist and used a specially trained dog as part of the investigation.

About 50 firefighters battled the flames and heavy smoke. There were no injuries.

Chief Parsons estimated the damage at $300,000 and said the home was a total loss.

The home is owned by Michael Lamusta and was partially under construction while he was living in some of the rooms. The Red Cross provided assistance. It was unclear how many people lived in the house.